Botanical profile

Picea engelmannii Bush's Lace

Latin name
Picea engelmannii 'Bush’s Lace'
Common name
Engelmann Spruce 'Bush's Lace'
Type
TREE
Family
Pinaceae

Picea engelmannii 'Bush's Lace' is a graceful spruce with a narrow, weeping habit, selected for its fluid and flexible vertical silhouette, ideal for creating a soft, natural, and vertical presence in landscape gardens. Its finely textured, dense, and slightly drooping blue-green foliage accentuates the effect of movement and lightness. Very hardy, this cultivar prefers a sunny exposure, well-drained soil, and tolerates cold and dry climates. It maintains a narrow shape without pruning, making it an excellent choice for small spaces, rockeries, entrances, or architectural plantings. 'Bush's Lace' stands out for its unique habit, its persistent soft color, and its balanced growth, combining elegance, verticality, and hardiness in a tree of character.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, very regular in light soil
Fertilization
Spring, mild fertilizer or mature compost
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly acidic
Minimum temperature
-45°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pinkish red (female), pale yellow (male)
Fruiting
Pale brown cylindrical cones, inconspicuous
Foliage color
Silvery blue-green
Foliage type
Evergreen (conifer)
Shape
Narrow weeping columnar
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Width
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.